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#TaxTheRich #RowanAtkinson

@paulk@writing.exchange · 3 hours ago

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BREAKING NEWS: Rowan Atkinson, a legendary icon of
comedy, television, and cinema, has left even the world’s
richest and most powerful figures stunned—not just with his
words, but with decisive action.

At a glamorous red-carpet gala in Los Angeles on December
20, attended by film moguls, tech billionaires, and
Hollywood’s most elite stars, Rowan Atkinson took the
stage to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. But instead
of offering a conventional acceptance speech, he chose a
moment of truth—direct, fearless, and deeply human.

He did not thank the Academy. He did not reminisce about
Mr. Bean, Blackadder, or decades of global laughter. Instead,
Atkinson looked straight into the audience of wealth and
influence and declared:

“We sit here surrounded by diamonds and artistic glory while
the world outside is falling apart. If your voice can move
millions and you choose not to use it for those who have no
voice, then you are not creating change—you are creating
noise.”

The room fell into complete silence. Film executives and
invited guests sat motionless, struck by the weight of his
words. He continued, unwavering:

“If you have more than you need, it no longer belongs only
to you. Your responsibility is to lift up those who are still
beneath you.”

And he did not stop at words. — BREAKING NEWS: Rowan Atkinson, a legendary icon of comedy, television, and cinema, has left even the world’s richest and most powerful figures stunned—not just with his words, but with decisive action. At a glamorous red-carpet gala in Los Angeles on December 20, attended by film moguls, tech billionaires, and Hollywood’s most elite stars, Rowan Atkinson took the stage to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. But instead of offering a conventional acceptance speech, he chose a moment of truth—direct, fearless, and deeply human. He did not thank the Academy. He did not reminisce about Mr. Bean, Blackadder, or decades of global laughter. Instead, Atkinson looked straight into the audience of wealth and influence and declared: “We sit here surrounded by diamonds and artistic glory while the world outside is falling apart. If your voice can move millions and you choose not to use it for those who have no voice, then you are not creating change—you are creating noise.” The room fell into complete silence. Film executives and invited guests sat motionless, struck by the weight of his words. He continued, unwavering: “If you have more than you need, it no longer belongs only to you. Your responsibility is to lift up those who are still beneath you.” And he did not stop at words.

That very night, Atkinson announced that all profits from his
archived works and future creative projects—estimated at
160 million USD—will be donated to fund children’s health
initiatives, climate action programs, and arts education for
underprivileged youth.

His message was unmistakable:
“Legacy is not built on what you earn. It is built on what you
give.”
In an era when celebrities are often dismissed as hollow
symbols, Rowan Atkinson delivered a powerful reminder to
the world:
true impact is not created by applause, but by easing the
suffering of others. — That very night, Atkinson announced that all profits from his archived works and future creative projects—estimated at 160 million USD—will be donated to fund children’s health initiatives, climate action programs, and arts education for underprivileged youth. His message was unmistakable: “Legacy is not built on what you earn. It is built on what you give.” In an era when celebrities are often dismissed as hollow symbols, Rowan Atkinson delivered a powerful reminder to the world: true impact is not created by applause, but by easing the suffering of others.

#TaxTheRich #RowanAtkinson

@paulk@writing.exchange · 3 hours ago

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Greg Johnston

@GPJohnston@mastodon.social · yesterday

Here I stand, a tiny human, at the root wad of maybe the biggest drift log I've seen, a gargantuan Sitka spruce. It's been lodged in the sand of First Beach at La Push for several years. The beast undoubtedly came down on high flows one of the rivers of the Olympic rain forests. My sweetie took the pic. #ThickTrunkTuesday #AltText

A human in a blue jacket stands at the base of a massive root wad of a fallen spruce tree, its spread of the root wad easily three times as high as he is tall. The trunk of the dead tree is 6-8 feet in diameter above the swell. Behind, the surf rolls in white under a blue sky, and in the background is a double-humped island with many trees on top.

Tuta

@Tutanota@mastodon.social · yesterday

Let's remind everyone what a safe internet actually means. 🌐🌍

Share this & Spread the word!

#SaferInternetDay26 #SID

A safer internet IS MADE BY:
Encryption
Privacy
Open source

A safer internet is not made by:
Age verification
Scanning communication
Tracking & data collection

#Saferinternetday — A safer internet IS MADE BY: Encryption Privacy Open source A safer internet is not made by: Age verification Scanning communication Tracking & data collection #Saferinternetday

@Ralph@hear-me.social replied · yesterday

@Tutanota

@Mastodon @haubles @Gargron

A safer internet IS MADE BY
Encryption
Privacy
Open source

A safer internet is NOT MADE BY
Age verification
Scanning communication
Tracking & data collection

#SAFERINTERNETDAY

Greg Johnston

@GPJohnston@mastodon.social · yesterday

Jörgi

@joergi@chaos.social · yesterday

Is there any reason why the official Mastodon app (I use Android) is NOT showing a warning, if you try to post a picture without ALT-TEXT?

@apps does a great UX job here and reminds me, every time I forget to add an alt text.

If needed, I can add a feature request / bug ticket.

#alttext #mastodon #ux

Screenshot from the Fedilab App, saying:
"There are missing media descriptions
- Send anyway
- Add a description"

which is helping the user not to forget alttext — Screenshot from the Fedilab App, saying: "There are missing media descriptions - Send anyway - Add a description" which is helping the user not to forget alttext

Esther Schindler

@estherschindler@newsie.social · 2 days ago

This is MY kind of wedding reception.

der.hans

@lufthans@mastodon.social replied · 2 days ago

@estherschindler alt-text

Post on some service from The Paper Hound Bookshop

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Yesterday, two of our customers got hitched at the restaurant next door. Between ceremony and reception guests were invited to choose a book from our shop. We kept a running tab. An open book bar!

I present this to you in case you thought the world had run out of good ideas.
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#books #alttext #alt4you

Robert Reich

@rbreich@masto.ai · 2 days ago

What you can do to stop big corporations from helping ICE https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-biggest-corporations-helping?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

What you can do to stop big corporations from helping ICE

You are not powerless. You can stop their complicity in this humanitarian disaster.

@Ralph@hear-me.social replied · 2 days ago

@rbreich

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detain a man in February after conducting a raid in Denver. The Department of Homeland Security is putting more than 500 “sanctuary jurisdictions” across the country on notice.

Photo by Kevin Mohatt/File Photo/Reuters

Randahl Fink

@randahl@mastodon.social · 2 days ago

Reporter Hannah Natanson has been writing articles about the corruption of the Trump regime. The result: Now Trump has sent the FBI to raid her home and seize all her devices, so they can identify her sources.

The insightful Liz Oyer has the story: https://youtube.com/shorts/2CkE7YXpaL4?si=sGiMkyEo3HiuNWo8

@Ralph@hear-me.social replied · 2 days ago

@randahl

#libraries #alttext #alt4you #LibrariesArePunk

Hannah Natanson looking up at the camera.

Esther Schindler

@estherschindler@newsie.social · 4 days ago

In praise of librarians

der.hans

@lufthans@mastodon.social replied · 2 days ago

@estherschindler alt-text

End cap sign on a library bookshelf

The sign says "Nervous about asking?" on the top

It then gives topics and locations to find them in the book stacks

Some topics: abortion, abuse, alcohol, anxiety, body changes, bullying, cancer, child custody

At the bottom it says, "As a library, we're not here to judge, we're here to help"

Quixoticgeek boosted

Random Cats

@cats@goose.social · 3 days ago

Via https://thecatapi.com
#Bot #CatsOfMastodon #Catstodon #Cat #AltText

A cat is hanging on the mesh screen of a sliding glass door, looking outward. The cat appears to be climbing or suspended in mid-air. Outside, there are lush green trees and a glimpse of a deck with railings. The interior has a dark brown chair near the door.

Random Cats

@cats@goose.social · 3 days ago

Via https://thecatapi.com
#Bot #CatsOfMastodon #Catstodon #Cat #AltText

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@paulk@writing.exchange · 3 days ago

Reposting with proper #alttext ('image/jpeg' isn't really helpful)

#computers

Pranay Pathole @PPathole

1973:
-What are you doing with that 4KB of RAM?
-Sending people to the moon.

2019:
- What are you doing with that 16GB of RAM and 102% CPU?
- Excel has a dialogue box open somewhere. — Pranay Pathole @PPathole 1973: -What are you doing with that 4KB of RAM? -Sending people to the moon. 2019: - What are you doing with that 16GB of RAM and 102% CPU? - Excel has a dialogue box open somewhere.

The Environmental Protection Agency has drastically pulled back on holding polluters accountable.

@paulk@writing.exchange · 3 days ago

Reposting with proper #alttext ('image/jpeg' isn't really helpful)

#computers

Ars Technica

@arstechnica@mastodon.social · 4 days ago

Under Trump, EPA’s enforcement of environmental laws collapses, report finds
The Environmental Protection Agency has drastically pulled back on holding polluters accountable.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/02/under-trump-epas-enforcement-of-environmental-laws-collapses-report-finds/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Ars Technica

Under Trump, EPA’s enforcement of environmental laws collapses, report finds

@Ralph@hear-me.social replied · 4 days ago

@arstechnica